CVE-2026-20619: Apple macOS · An app may be able to access sensitive user data
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 26.3 or 15.7.4 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.3, 15.7.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Apple macOS to 26.3 or 15.7.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ApplemacOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-20619, organizations should prioritize updating all affected macOS systems to versions Sequoia 15.7.4 or Tahoe 26.3 or later, where the logging issue has been fixed. Beyond patching, administrators should audit and restrict application permissions to minimize the ability of untrusted apps to access sensitive data or logs. Implement strict user account controls to prevent unauthorized local access and reduce the risk of malicious apps running with user interaction. Review and harden logging configurations to ensure sensitive data is not unnecessarily logged or exposed. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious local application behavior that attempts to access sensitive logs or data. Educate users about the risks of running untrusted applications and the importance of applying updates promptly. For high-security environments, consider additional sandboxing or application whitelisting to limit app capabilities. Regularly review security advisories from Apple and integrate vulnerability management processes to respond quickly to such issues.
Description
A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.